Reminiscences of Alan Shapley : oral history, 1971.

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Reminiscences of Alan Shapley : oral history, 1971.

Education, Naval Academy, 1922-1927; early assignments; World War II, Pacific Fleet, Bougainville, Okinawa; Office of Inspector General; National War College; Marine Corps Training Schools; adviser to Korean Marine Corps; amphibious training; director of Marine Corps Reserve Commanding; General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific, 1961-1962.

Transcript: 163 leaves.Tape: 8 reels.

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